The Runaways

We are two red heads and a blond. Make no mistake, we are attempting to live in our current situations to the best of our God-given abilities. But sometimes you just need out. You run away for a moment in time. So when Jessica informed me that she was required to spend several days at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville (Loo-a-vull, get it right,) for work, I saw it as an opportune time to flee for a long weekend. Let’s just say we got off to nothing short of a GREAT start.

Thursday:

After recruiting our friend Steph to join in the adventure, we began with the highly recommended Lynn’s Paradise Cafe near the Highlands area. Seriously, this place is awesome. With an eccentric, wild style that meets southern food with a flair, Lynn’s provides a family friendly atmosphere that rivals a colorful circus.

Who doesn’t want a bucket of animals to play with during dinner?!?!?

I have no idea what I would do without these two ladies in my life. Laughter. So filling.

Thursday night:

With a little help from my Aunt (shout out,) we went from general admission tickets to front row sitting, back stage going, trooper escorted concert goers. While Steph and Jess were attempting to keep my ego in check after a run in with the parking lot attendant, we were slowly waltzing in to a thoroughly entertaining event. First up was the Eli Young Band.  Then we headed back stage to meet four really sweet guys working at their really fun jobs. It took a little reassuring, but Steph eventually calmed down and I think enjoyed being hit on by the bass guitar player.

The view from backstage:

Jake Owen. He ran down and grabbed my hand in the middle of the concert, so we are going to ignore the fact that he seemed like a complete dbag backstage during meet and greet. For a split second I contemplated not letting go until after begging for a kiss. Still so good to look at!!!

Tomorrow brings more fair activities, my first 4H experience forced  recommended by Jessica as a supplement for everything I missed as a child, and more great concerts. Can’t. Wait.